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Release: HelixLauncher 1.4 Beta

The latest version of our favorite HelixLauncher hit beta yesterday and has some nice new features which only add to the already screaming fast performance. The HelixLauncher1.4 Beta is available to users who have donated to the project and I highly advise you go check this out.

New features:

Panel Jump – Allows you to jump from first to last homescreen with a simple flick.

LWP Panning – Allows you to lockdown live wallpapers to increase performance.

Show FPS – Adds a frames per second counter to the top corner of your home screen.

And to those of you haven’t donated, this is a great time to support a fantastic developer who has used this blog in the past for ideas and features.

Head over to the HelixProjectand either login or donate to gain access to the file.

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I don't want this unless it's in black. I really like the black Helix 1

dpu328

I don't want this unless it's in black. I really like the black Helix 1

Robert

don't works on 2.1 milestonecontinuous FC

mnkyhead

Sorry for my ignorance, but what is an .sg file, and how do I install it on the phone?

xgrinder911

You guys need to do a review of the new launcher pro ASAP!! its alot different than previous home replacement apps and takes some getting used to but its FAST! and i mean SUPER FAST! Its even faster than helix! The only real bad thing about it is the fact you cant customize it as much as helix, just number of home screens and default one but still awesome launcher! Email me at anytime if u need help or more info

Jim

I've tried a number of Launchers, but for me, Home++ is the only one that doesn't significantly slow down the phone. Lots of cool features, too. (Love the “powerstrip” bar at the bottom of the screen.)

jft300

uninstalled after i donated cant get any helix product to work on unrooted moto droid 2.1… waiting for refund ill stick with dxtop which i think is very stable and fast after trying most other home replacements

jft300

i donated and cant get any helix launcher to run without constantly f/c… waiting for refund and will stick with what i feel is the most stable home replacement dxtop for unrooted moto droid 2.1????

Love the Helix launcher and donated to join, however, I keep getting force closes. I had this issue with the Helix 2, which I finally uninstalled. I have tried to go from 7 to 5 screens and keep having the same problem. I never had this issue with the plain Helix but this 1.4 Beta keeps force closing. I would uninstall but it takes so long to re-enter my custom icons from Better Cuts. Has antone else experienced this with the 1.4?

Doofus

Hey i was wondering actually how to even install that thing?

chaozu

I got nothing but forecloses. Every time I tried to add a widget the launcher would force close, and I couldnt get any widgets on my home screen. I went back to 1.2

jaydbee

With all the new launchers coming out, resetting our home screens are a BIG pain. What are some tips to make this a little easier? Setting up folders, widgets, and apps, over and over again is time consuming and tedious, even with ROM Manager and Titanium BackUp. Getting a feel for all these launchers should be fun… not a chore.

DaShe24

I hear you jaydbee, as soon as you find a set up for your phone and get it just the way you want it there's a new launcher or your current launcher starts force closing. Then you have to unistall and start the process all over. MAJOR pain.

From my experience, Helix 2 is very laggy. Helix 1 on the other hand, is golden.

Scuff

Side note: Anybody here running Helix2 on a Droid 2.1? Lately I seem to be getting a ton of “Force Close” messages. It's getting pretty annoying. I would have dumped the launcher already, but I just love it so much.

hay scuff .how are you doing this evening. i just want to say that i am running the helix2 and i am having so many force closes that i am trying to replace the dam thing and put on the b b. i am running into some problems trying to instill it. the problem is telling me that it can not read the format. i don't know what to do. is there anybody that know what i am talking about….. help i have done all the step up to trying to flash. it will not do it . do i need to take off the helix 2 first? help

Scuff

Thanx. I wasn't sure if I was the only one having problems. It just started happening for me recently. It's random, but happening more often. Sorry I wish I could help. I'm just a user. All I could suggest is selecting the “Send Report” option when Helix2 force closes. Hopefully the developer will get enough feedback from users that something may be happening.

mkedroid

I'm running Helix 2 with Bugless Beast. I have maybe only gotten about 2 FC's. I've had it for about a month. It runs pretty fast. I tried Helix 1 because of all the comments on how 1 is faster than 2, so I decided to give it a shot. I actually got more lag with 1, so I went back to 2. Everything is cool so far

DaShe24

I hear you I installed the beta 1.4 which looks like the Helix 2 version, but I keep getting way too many force closes. It took so long to cutomize due to the force closes, but it keeps force closing whenever I text, check e-mail, etc. Pretty frustrating cuz I love the appearance. Helix 1 is pretty solid, I think I'm going back to that one. Good luck.

Id love to try it, but I think Im going to miss my Nexthemed Helixlauncher that I currently have

SecurityNick

I've been using HelixLauncher 2 for a while now, non-rooted….love it. But I'm confused as to why there are 2 different options going on, evidently version 1 and version 2. Are these for different Android devices or OS releases?

audio

I believe the difference is the app drawer. Version 1 has the standard app drawer and version 2 is the 3D drawer.

Kellex, ive been meaning to tell you, i ran across a home replacement in the app store the other day. It has major potential as long as the dev keeps updating. Its called zeam. I dont know if you have came across it but its worth checking out. It doesnt support landscape at the moment but it can support 9 home screens! The app drawer is also screaming fasr and going from screen to screen even with 9 is wicked fast.

mkedroid

where did you find that? i searched the market and didnt see it

aczm1988

Search “Zeam” or go here http://www.slideme.org/application/zeamTheres a download link just put it on your sd card and install it that way with “Astro”. Another free app in the market. Its a file manager.